The Harcourt Arms in West Oxfordshire

This Hotel does not do a buffet breakfast - fine - but the availability of basic items every morning was really not acceptable. (We stayed 3 days). For example :- no fruit - no hash browns - no yogurt - no brown bread- and one morning when they were clearly very busy only 12 eggs between everyone. The white bread tasted stale on the Monday morning - I had to have mine toasted. Total mismanagement of the person responsible for the ordering of kitchen stock . The breakfast menu only provided two cereals - Granola or porridge. The juice tasted as if it was from concentrate & the Yogurt - if they had any - was only plain. There were no bread rolls / croissants/ pastries available. The coffee was good though and the one morning I had poached eggs they were perfectly cooked. The Hotel was very clean and the staff very nice, polite and attentive. The rooms are cleaned well and provide a hairdryer and tea / coffee facilities. The Aston room - lovely bathroom but let down by no hand held shower hose - just the power down one - you need to take a shower cap if you do not need to wash your hair everyday. Comfortable bed but too hot as a winter filled duvet was on the bed. Bedroom fan was supplied which helped. Internet was of good signal but the TV reception hit and miss early evening. Hotel is in a lovely village but no shop to nip to.

Place. Great decor Spent loads on refurb village chilled Food. Transition menu. Ok. 3 out of 5 not much choice Booked in Saturday and Sunday Food just Sunday dinner. Stops at 4 Bar closed at 8.30. Ate out. Entry on upper floor At 9 wangled r way in Staff apologetic Manager absent No prior info Awful Wanted to sit in bar after 8. 30 no chance Avoid Sundays. Ghost pub inn Bernie kerfoot

Midweek so it was quiet. Friendly service. Decent food. A bit expensive for what it is but decent none-the-less and a better experience than my previous visit some time ago.

First visit to this beautiful country pub and definitely won’t be our last. My husband and I visited for lunch; we were given a very warm welcome and fantastic service throughout. Everything we ordered was well presented and tasted delicious! The main course of tandoori hake was incredible, one of the best tasting and perfectly balanced dishes I have ever had!

This pub is really nice it's located in a lovely oxfordshire village. The pub must have been recently refurbished and it has been done very well. The food, I had the scotch egg to start, very nice runny egg mmmm. Main course chicken with Jersey royals and asparagus, the chicken was superb nice and juicy. Asparagus yummy and cooked properly very nice. Potatoes a little overcooked but that can be forgiven. The gravy very nice and tasty. All in all in was a lovely meal with god friends. My wife and our friends all had the fish and chips and were all very happy as well.

We stayed at the Harcourt Arms earlier this week and unfortunately there were a number of issues. The fire alarm was triggered at approx 10.30 PM. We understand that faults do occur however we were surprised, as were the fire brigade that there were no staff either on site or alerted. More worryingly there was no out of hours or emergency number listed or communicated anywhere. After having stood out in the cold for an hour we scoured the website and managed to call one of the other hotels in the group. Obviously there wasn’t much they could do but we were in the surreal position of explaining to them what was happening at one of their own assets. The fire brigade struggled to access key areas in the property and this extended their (wasted) visit significantly. We booked the pub on the basis that we’d be eating and dining there. Which I guess is why most people stay at a pub. This is how it’s advertised on Booking.com and was repeated in the welcome email from the ‘Harcourt Team’. It turns out that this was mis-advertised and we wouldn’t have booked had we known that they don’t function on Sunday evenings. The young staff at the pub - especially the young lady were very professional , capable ands accommodating and deserve better. There are clearly problems at a more operational level. They offered us a £50 voucher on checkout but obviously we’re not coming back. We emailed the contact address we were given by staff but obviously haven’t heard back and I’m not holding my breath. All in all - not a great experience.

We enjoyed a remarkable 2 nights at the Harcourt Arms, checking-in on a Sunday evening and leaving Tuesday AM. All staff were very welcoming & engaging. Our room was exceptional (we booked the suite which is highly recommended!) and the Harcourt Arms is very well placed geographically for Oxford, The Cotswolds, Bicester etc. The ladies at breakfast were lovely and the food (both breakfasts & dinner) were of a very good quality. We cannot recommend this 'gem' highly enough and will definitely be returning one day... For those travelling with 4 paws - it's a super warm welcome also!

A warm welcome was really absent on arriving at the Harcourt arms for an overnight stay and dinner on Saturday evening. A 'How was your journey' 'did you find us ok' 'have you had a good day' would've been small touches but would've made a positive difference to our arrival. Even an enthusiastic smile would've been welcoming at the very least. The staff on Saturday evening service in the restaurant seemed to be inexperienced without a senior member of staff in charge, lots of hanging round the bar trying to look busy, but forgetting they had paying customers in. It had a disjointed feel to the service and team. More relaxing seating needed in the bar for after dinner too - this would've made us stay in the bar longer than we did, rather than heading back to your room with our drinks in order to relax somewhere. James at Breakfast on Sunday morning was the friendliest of the weekend and should be a good example for the rest of the team to note. Overall the food was very good and a good choice on the menu too. A beautiful location, but the overall service can be much improved to make for a friendly, relaxing stay.

Dined at the Harcourt arms for the second time is the last few months and was fantastic again. And my waitress Molly was so friendly and helpful I'm really glad she was there again as although the food was great I'm not sure it would have been the same without her helpful suggestions . My crayfish and prawn starter , venison main and creme Catalan ( creme brulé in place of the panacotta which was perfect last time and I didn't think could be beaten ...but it was just as good if not better ) Nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff , cosy and warm , great food and drinks. ..what's not to like . Better value than a lot of similar classed eateries around the Cotswolds too. Thanks Molly and the Harcourt arms. I will be back 😀

Our first visit and a bit of a “middling” experience really. TBF, if I could, I’d give it 3.5 stars, rather than 3. So, pros and cons - Pros : Parking was easy. The Staff were friendly. The room we stayed in was pleasant enough and quiet (as we’d asked for). It got rather hot during the night, but of course that’s subjective; some people would love it hot. The food was mostly good, I say mostly, as my wife had the steak, which although small, was good, (I nicked a piece). I had the pork schnitzel and although to be fair it was ok, it didn’t really taste of much. The singer they had in was really good, we enjoyed listening to him. The wine was nice, (but see Cons below). Cons: My wife ordered a side dish, but it never appeared and before too long it became pointless to chase it up. We also asked for a dessert menu which never appeared either and unfortunately there wasn’t anyone around to follow up with immediately & by the time there was, we’d lost interest. The wine was nice, but for the price, I should hope so! I’m sorry, but over £11 for a large glass of non-fancy Chardonnay is expensive given the location. Breakfast was included in the price, which was good as if we’d had to pay separately, we’d would have complained. We both got served up a cold large mushroom and a barely cooked & cold tomato, plus a vegan sausage (unasked for;there was also a tiny skinny meat sausage which we had asked for), which was unfortunate given the length of time it took for the meals to appear. All in all, we’d have to ponder as whether to go back again. The room was quite nice & the place has some charm, entertainment good and the staff were friendly. But the issues with the food , (it’s not cheap either!), and the differing levels of service, means it wouldn’t be at the top of our “go to” places.

While the food was really lovely, we felt the service let down the price they were charging. My main course arrived 5 minutes after the 3 others on my table which meant they had to start as already getting cold (plates were not warm). What was more annoying was that no one came to collect our main course plates after we’ve finished or ask about desert. Instead I had to walk into the bar and find a someone who could pay our bill but almost all of the service staff appeared to have left, it was empty, and no one was looking after us. At £30 a main course, we felt this was sub standard and needs to be addressed. To be forgotten felt unacceptable. While food was very good, probably best mackerel I’ve had, we won’t go back as did not feel valued.

We had a delicious dinner here, the place is comfortable, the service good and the staff friendly. Recommended.

Nice decor and location. The pub was quiet for a Sunday. The service was very average and no smiles - for example we complimented the belly pork to be told “that’s nice glad you thought it was ok” - where’s the enthusiasm? In terms of the food- the roast dinners were great (they should be for the price!!), but the burger was stingy and dry, as well as poorly presented. The crumble was really awful - why was the topping in large rock hard chunks and there was hardly any fruit? The icecream on the side was melting before it even arrived - a really small portion all in for £8. Should have sent it back but didn’t want to make a fuss.The sticky toffee was ok. The children’s meals are £10 including icecream which was okay as they were quite big portions but not great for tiny ones on our table who only ate 1/3 of it. All in over £70 for a beer, a coke, a roast, a burger and 2 desserts (and 10% tip). Very disappointed considering it’s “Michelin recommended”

Lovely night with great food and service. Menu was very good and we had a couple of interesting dietary requests which were easily accommodated

We were so pleased we chose to stay here. We received a warm friendly welcome on arrival. Our room (deluxe double) was stylish and comfortable. The en-suite was also beautifully done and spacious. Both were spotless and well equipped. We had a pleasant drink in the bar followed by dinner in the restaurant. The food was beautifully cooked and delicious so we retired to our comfortable room very happy. Breakfast was also really well cooked - full English for my husband and again the service was friendly and attentive. The cost of our stay definitely represented value for money. We will definitely stay here again.

We have just had 3 nights at The Harcourt Arms, and it was perfect. The location was quiet and easy to find, the rooms were beautifully presented, the food was extreemly good, but mainly, the staff were both professional and attentive.

Traveling through on a road trip to the Cotswold. Booked for a table of 2 for dinner based on the majority of excellent reviews. Pub is stunning to look at night and has a lovely cosy pub feel inside. Staff were friendly and attentive throughout....

We Visited last Friday to listen to a live band. The band arrived 40ish mins late unfortunately we had then nearly finished our meal. When we arrived at the bar 3 teenagers were behind the bar, no one seemed to acknowledge/greet us. I had to...

We called in for dinner expecting a wonderful Michelin star experience. Sad to say it was nothing like a Michelin star restaurant. We had to ask for our wine twice and it was not served when it did arrive. The food was mediocre to say...

We had a 2 night stay while walking the Thames path with friends. Lovely room done beautifully. Very spacious bathroom with super towels and toiletries. Nice nespresso coffee machine in room. Excellent breakfast menu. Lovely dinner on the first night followed but a relaxing timenplaying...

Made to feel welcome. Helpful and cheerful staff. The room exceeded expectations, with a modern twist on traditional decor, enormous comfortable bed, en suite wet room type bathroom, lots of towels. Coffee machine, bottles of water, biscuits. Breakfast was excellent - with an extensive choice...

The staff were so helpful and we felt they cared that we had a lovely time. Minor issues with our room but they tried to sort it out for us immediately, as best they could

Another lovely stay at the harcourt arms Room was gorgeous , peaceful nights sleep with a first class breakfast , Such a lovely and relaxed atmosphere Thank you Ray once again , first class

We've just had a wonderful stay at The Harcourt Arms. The staff were very courteous and welcoming. Our room was cosy and comfortable and the breakfast was one of the best we've had in a long while. We had both our evening meals there as...

Service is slow the starter took 30 minutes to arrive and it was bread and olives (really?) But that is not the real problem. The steak was easily the worst I have had anywhere! Which is shocking when you look at the setting and with...

We stayed for one night after visiting Le Manoir. We didn't want another country house hotel so this looked like it suited the bill. Lovely pub set in unassuming village . Friendly and welcoming the pub has a great decor and the rooms have really...

Amazingly comfortable beds! Beautiful decor. Was made to feel like a very special customer. Delightful, friendly staff. 5*

Perfect location for enjoying the Cotswolds. Set in a quintessential English village. We're 2 retired couples who travel a lot. The Inn has been recently renovated. The decor is tasteful. Loved it. The pub/bar is set aside of the dining room. Beautiful old wooden tables....

Outstanding from start to finish. Beautiful room and en-suite, a contemporary menu and mouth watering food. Very friendly and attentive staff. I really couldn’t find a thing that could be improved upon. Roy, Paula and Phoebe were amazing hosts with attention paid to every detail

Went for dinner to celebrate my son’s 10th birthday. What an amazing evening. The decor is beautiful and we received a very warm welcome. Great ambience, exceptional food, beautifully presented. Great wine and I was even offered a small taster when debating as to what...

This is our 2nd visit to the harcourt arms We attended a burns night which was very entertaining , food spectacular again

We’ve just returned from an amazing weekend at The Harcourt Arms. Our children are now teenagers - son almost 18 - and first time we’d been away without them and had a wonderful time. Booked a deluxe double room for two nights and table for...

The Harcourt Arms is a little gem. It has the kerb appeal of the 400 year old inn with the tastefully added accommodation wing to the side. But to stop the review there would be to sell the place woefully short. We stayed for 3...

We have been to the Arms on many occasions before but on Friday went to our first special event, Burns Night - brilliant! Superb food, the room looked stunning, entertainment (Scottish piper who played bagpipes and later switched to civvies to play guitar!) was fantastic...

We enjoyed "BurnsNight"celebration. What an evening. Excellent fine dining together with a piper and chef bringing in the Haggis.Cocktail and Whiskey included. To finish the experience we stayed two nights and we couldn't have been made more welcome. The room was divine. We were spoilt...

You will not be disappointed!! Ray and his amazing team welcomed us with what is the most relaxed weekend break we could have wished for ….fantastic service from the bar staff nothing was too much trouble you could enjoy your drinks for as long as...

We had dinner and stayed for one night. Atmosphere, service, food and room were all brilliant. Cannot recommend it highly enough!

We had been looking forward to our night out as a treat from our son as he and his girlfriend rave about the food and atmosphere. So what could go wrong? The staff were friendly and the service good but the food was very disappointing....

I'm not one for writing reviews, however I feel I should on this occasion. I stayed with my boyfriend for 2 nights and it was a lovely stay. The staff cannot do enough for you, the rooms are beatiful! I have never stayed anywhere and...

Just returned from a two night stay at the fabulous Harcourt Arms which is beautifully furnished in a country house meets boutique hotel style. From the moment we arrived the whole team were so friendly and welcoming and throughout our stay the service was exceptional....

Firstly just wanted to say thank you for the warm welcome, great food, cosy accommodation and warm fires! Had a 2 nt stay on way home from a break in Wales. Stanton Harcourt is centrally located for access to Diddly Squat farm, Blenheim Palace and...

I bought the stay of 2 nights in this hotel as an anniversary present and it did not disappoint. Room- there was absolutely nothing at fault with the room. From the outside it looked stunning, we arrived at night and they had twinkly lights which...

Oh my gosh..... A small group of friends booked a table at The Harcourt Arms for a reunion, the food, atmosphere, and welcome were absolutely outstanding. A great evening and we will be revisiting again in Feb next year. Congratulations to the new management.

Whilst enjoying a short break away in Oxfordshire last weekend we spent an unforgettable evening at the Harcourt Arms and what we got exceeded all expectations. A wonderful ambience, great staff and food that was off the scale, we could not find a fault. This...

Last night a group of friends and myself gathered for dinner at the Harcourt Arms , We we’re not disappointed , a beautiful pub with rooms, tucked away unassumingly in the English countryside , it’s easy to miss. The pub has log burning fire giving...

We went for lunch on a Thursday. For a Michelin rated restaurant we found the menu disappointing. Almost any pub around will serve burgers, fish and chips, Mac and cheese. We had the sea bream, which was nicely cooked, but with only one fillet. Most...

The Harcourt Arms can be described in one word - superb! Just spent a family weekend there (first visit). Excellent location, food and accommodation. Staff very friendly with nothing being too much trouble. To clarify, The Harcourt Arms is a pub with added dining area...

This was our first time visiting this gastro pub/Inn. The Sunday lunch was excellent. I had whitebait for starters which was battered in light crunchy tempura batter. We then had the roast beef main. Great meat, well cooked and presented vegetables and crunchy roast potatoes....

This pub has been renovated and turned into a B and B and pub. A real shame as it is clear from the first entry that B and B guests are catered for above locals and stalwarts. Much more could be done on a warmth...

This charming recently renovated pub with rooms has a cozy interior that can seat a fair number of people due to its wrap around bar area with multiple dining areas throughout. The most welcoming part of all was that they could accommodate us at short...

Great food and service. An absolute gem in the county side. Go before everyone else finds out about it. The Sunday roast was excellent.

We had a table booked for three people at 7pm on a Wednesday night. The restaurant was huge, but still busy. The welcome we received was great, and all the staff wore masks (as did we). A couple of the staff did have them dangling...

What a place - what a find, we love them all here. We wanted a smallish place, old world style friendly and cosy, and we landed on our feet here. Ellie, Nikki, Joseph and Luke are all the centre of what here is an excellent...

A step up from the usual gastro pubs in the Cotswolds! The wine list is impressive, the food is the sort of quality you would expect to have in a good London restaurant. The staff were very friendly, service was efficient and just the right...

Enjoyed our break, very friendly and attentive staff who accommodated our need to move to a quieter room. Lovely breakfast and evening meal. Hotel is in a good location for exploring the Cotswolds and lots of attractions nearby.

The service from the minute we arrived to dinner in the restaurant was impeccable. We were made to feel welcome and the staff were very friendly and professional. One of seven Cotswold hotels in a group, the Harcourt Arms exceeded all expectations. We stayed in...

Overnight stay to visit friend. The room was fantastic. Very clean and beautifully presented. The breakfast and service was excellent and it was a pleasant surprise that a friend who joined us in the morning was given a complimentary breakfast. We will definitely be coming...

Had Sunday lunch with two other friends, whilst we cannot fault the service or quality of the food, we were sadly disappointed with portion size. As we were informed there was a delay with mains we decided to have some bread to keep us going...

Booked for a birthday lunch with friends. Haven’t been for a few months but today was what I can only describe as deplorable. The service was dire.. even waiting for drinks was 30mins or more and we had to ask countless times. They were not...

The food here was fantastic. After a break from dining out this was a very impressive reminder on what we'd been missing. Highly recommend, everything was superb.

We got recommended the Harcourt arms by friends, and it certainly did not disappoint. We were welcomed by a lovely waitress Gina who was so kind and friendly. She provided amazing service throughout the whole evening and was so sweet to our little boy. The...

what can I say, can't wait to go back. I only spent one night driving back from Cornwall and I wish I spent more time . It s big country house with a very famous restaurant, a deli and few rooms. Although not expensive at...

We had such an amazing 2 day stay at the Harcourt Arms, it honestly felt like a home from Home. The staff were the most friendliest, warmest, hospitable people you could meet. A very special Thankyou to Nikki who made our family feel so welcome...

I have already reviewed this hotel previously but we returned true to our word and without fail everything and everyone was flawless!!!!! The atmosphere, the staff especially Nikki and India her daughter and Joseph, these have to be the most friendliest, welcoming, warm people I...

We ate here last night and the food was excellent, nice ambience and good services. Will definitely be back!

Absolutely amazing our second time coming we love it here rooms are beautiful , food is superb service is amazing staff are fabulous so friendly feel so comfortable and makes us feel so welcome can’t wait for our next visit always have the best time...

I need to stay away a lot for business. The Harcourt Arms is by far my favourite stop. It is the only place where I would also stay for a holiday, welcoming staff, great rooms and the food is top quality.

Myself and my best friend attended the Harcourt Arms from the 7th-9th; in the area to support our friend who had recently become a new mum. Incredibly professional and friendly from the very start, to the very end. The weather was good and the pub...

My fiancé booked this for my birthday in December and it was amazing. So quiet and loved how cute it was with lots of history. The staff were all lovely and the breakfast was very good! Location is great, as can easily drive to oxford...

Couldn't have asked for anything more for our Christmas Day lunch. Good food, lovely atmosphere, and the service was fantastic. Definitely will be back. Our vegetarians felt exceptionally well catered for.

We had a lovely 2 night stay here , a pre-Xmas getaway treat. Arriving on a Thursday afternoon we found we were the only guests staying that night . We were greeted by the friendly , helpful manager who got us checked in and showed...

I have had a few drinks in the Harcourt Arms since moving into the area in July and on Saturday my partner and I tried the restaurant out. The food, service and general ambiance was great. We had the BBQ beef burger, bacon, smoked cheddar,...

We had a lovely family meal despite the atrocious weather. From the friendly greeting at the front door, to the end of the evening, every single member of staff was friendly and professional. The menu is wide-ranging and the quality of the food matches the...

Best pub food I’ve ever had! We had such a lovely meal, the food was amazing and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The fish and chips was delicious and I would highly recommend the spicy cauliflower.

Where do I begin, I booked through booking.com and got a great little package, brilliant price with breakfast for a king room, I had to make some enquiries for dinner etc so wrote emails and corresponded with Ellie-she was absolutely brilliant!!! Responded quickly and was...

Visited this pub a few times and it has seriously gone down hill. Poor quality of food, as well as being stone cold. Before COVID this place was great, and lived up to what they claimed to be... But now they have a new kitchen team it’s a disaster. Management seems to be a disaster and Service was at its worst, at one point we were completely ignored by one of the staff and had to ask several times just to get clean cutlery. Horrible experience, and shan’t ever be returning.

Nice food but the evening was spoiled by an officious, (verging on rude) waitress/manageress and a rather unpleasant table by the staff station adjacent to the open kitchen. Tables have obviously been moved around for social distancing but then the waitress takes the order in old style, bending down, face right up to you. A great show was made about the table retaining their paper menus for Covid security, but the wine lists are shared among the whole restaurant . All minor perhaps, but it didn’t feel very Covid safe, which combined with the table being cold (due to the power of the kitchen extractor?) noisy and in the middle of the staff bickering was a shame as the food was good. A different table and different waitress and this would have been a different review!

I brought my parents for a night and had family arriving in the evening as a surprise. The staff were so brilliant at keeping the surprise as assisting me. Every single staff member we came into contact with were so professional and amazing. They are so thoughtful and make you feel as if you are taking to friends. Food was to a very high standard. Rooms were so cosy and very clean. We cannot wait to return!Thank you to Beth and to the blonde lady who served us (so sorry i didn't catch your name!), to the very young gentleman who served us drinks and to the South African barman. Well done to management and owners for firstly having such lovely professional staff and an absolute gem of a property.Thank you

I very rarely leave a review and I am usually underwhelmed when heading out to a pub for Sunday lunch. I thought it only fair to congratulate the team at the Harcourt Arms for serving our party of four with a high quality roast (two of us had Sirloin and two had Pork). Really good range of vegetables, including properly crispy roast potatoes, and the meat was very tasty. The desserts were also really good. Only small gripe was that the antique table we sat at was a bit wobbly and not easy for two of us to put our legs under.Will definitely be back...

We come here often but I felt compelled to write a review after our last supper here as it was so wonderful to see hogget on the menu, and - no surprise - it was cooked perfectly. The food is always excellent and we’re incredibly lucky to have this pub on our doorstep. The wine list is well thought through too, and this time we had a delicious and well priced bottle of Lebanese red - we’ll be back again very soon.

We ate here on bank holiday Monday. Super meal if slightly limited menu. Lovely service. Good food. Reasonably priced in lovely surroundings.

Myself and three friends just got back from a weekend here & boy oh boy did it not disappoint! The service was the best I’ve ever received in a hotel / pub and I can’t back to go back.Olivier the owner was outstanding as were Callum, Matthew and Steve! Please go here you will not be disappointed.

I've just returned from the most amazing girls weekend away at The Harcourt Arms. The hotel and pub is just beautiful, the rooms are lovely so and the food is superb! The service on top of all of that is what really makes the place, the staff are so friendly and attentive - I've never felt so looked after! Go and visit for a weekend away with friends or as a couple, it really won't disappoint.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! We’re staying one night here in the middle of a 100 mile walk along the Thames path. We got here on a Sunday afternoon and not realising that the food service stopped at 4pm, we went down to order at 4.30pm. They assured us that as we were guests staying the night and had not had a meal all day, they would whip something up for us. They served us 2 incredible roasts (best roast I’ve ever had) and also gave me some ice to put on my strained knee. The shop was about to close and when we informed staff we would be heading off walking at 7.30am they gave us some croissants and a muffin (for free!) that were left from the day for us to have for breakfast. The hotel room we are in is beautifully decorated with lovely toiletries and a very comfy bed. The room has a coffee machine & pods - a lovely touch. They gave us more coffee pods on request too. The village is beautiful and only 3km off the Thames path - the perfect stop before Oxford. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely come back. I’ve never known service like it - we feel like royalty. Thank you to all the staff for making us feel so special after a weary couple of days of walking!

Probably the best food in Oxfordshire, have meant to review pub ages ago, when it first opened last year.Retuned again last week, well executed dishes, some pub standards, others that are both imaginative and well constructed.Again a well thought out wine list which offers some great wines at reasonable prices.Did not see the man in the leather sommeliers apron this time, but have now bought my own.Great building conversion , all apart from the very institutional residential block, which makes it look like a care home, otherwise superb.

This was our second visit to The Harcourt Arms, having visited in February, not long before lockdown., when we’d vowed to be back. Now that we can get out and about again, THA was our first choice, and it did not disappoint in any way. They have done everything to make the hotel Covid safe, including a pop up outside bar. Thankfully Friday was sunny and warm, and we enjoyed a delicious glass - or two - of Sauvignon blanc on the terrace in the sun with the papers to celebrate my husband’s birthday.Our room was gorgeous, the food as delicious as we remembered, although a limited menu right now, and the staff helpful and friendly. Thank you to Olivier, Ellie and the team for all that you do.

The Harcourt Arms (for those who are yet to visit) is an authentic twist on traditional country with classy modern newness. The food is delectable, presented creatively, beautifully seasoned and of a great quality, sourced locally. The fish and chips was a true favourite, along with the roast being second to none! The room was spacious, clean, modern and again reflected quality in every corner. Our room was truly unique with stunning decor echoing throughout the space boasting a very tranquil and peaceful atmosphere which was exactly what we needed after 2020 being the year its been! The farm shop selling organic fresh produce and homemade items was very handy! (Also open you the public). The system in place to manage the effects of covid was very smooth too, we felt in very safe hands. The owner made a big effort to make us feel very welcome and made an effort to introduce himself and the whole team couldn’t have done enough for us! Couldn’t recommend enough, can’t wait to go back! Thanks so much for Harcourt Arms! A real pleasure.

I visited the Harcourt Arms at the beginning of February this year for a friend's 40th. I was lucky enough to be able to stay in one of the rooms onsite (which was helpful at the end of the evening!) and had a wonderful time. The food was incredible, staff helpful and hilarious, rooms were stunning and the bar/restaurant relaxing and comfortable. I would thoroughly recommend this place and look forward to visiting again soon!

Having celebrated my 30th and our wedding party some years ago at The Harcourt Arms I was interested to see all the changes and wasn't disappointed. Enjoyed a lovely meal for my Dad's birthday & as a surprise booked for my parents to stay over. Food very nice although some dishes were very rich would next time ask for any gravy/sauce to be served on the side. Kids loved their burger and fish & chips and also thought the soda bread to start was delicious!! Drinks and service good.My parents loved their room which had everything needed and a huge bathroom. They said the breakfast offered a good choice and were particularly impressed with the quality of the food apparently the muffins were to die for.Will return soon.

We have now been numerous times since January. Well run, food quality great with a lovely atomosphere. Great to have the pub back.

What a wonderful place!!Just had 2 evenings there meeting friends on a reunion. Rooms impeccably finished, spotless and very well appointed. We ate 3 courses including chateaubriant in the restaurant on the first evening washed down with a lovely red and drank far too much late into the small hours. The second night was a more reserved affair with an equally tasty steak pie in the casual lounge. Breakfast was perfectly balanced and more than enough considering how much we had to drink the night before. Decor and service were absolutely faultless all round. My only gripe is that the host should have sent me to bed earlier the first evening!!I will definitely return if I visit this part of the world and would recommend to anyone passing by or going to Cheltenham or silverstone

Simply out of this world. We have recently visited and it is incomparable to any of the surrounding establishments and no competition when it comes to staff and food. The butternut squash and goats curd was divine and packed with flavour, especially for a vegetarian who is constantly searching for new things to try. Even periods that are supposedly quiet have seen the pub bursting with guests and Saturday nights absolutely electric. If you haven’t yet visited you’re only depriving yourself of an exquisite experience. I would only say that the restaurant was slightly too dark for me but the comical light up glasses to see the menu gave this place the edge

The Harcourt Arms used to be my local and, being close by before Christmas, thought that my wife and I would call in to see what had been done to the place. We went to the bar and ordered some drinks and then my wife asked a waitress if she could order a sandwitch. "We're a bit busy with a Christmas party for lunch but will check with the chef". On her return she said that he coulkd do her a turkey sandwitch so she says OK. When the sweet bun arrived with a slice of turkey, a slice of stuffing and some watercress and cranberry sauce in it with a little side bucket of tiny fries we sat and stared at amazement at it. I then looked at the board above the fireplace to see that sandwitches were priced at £13.50! Ok. What's done is done. I paid a waitress with a £20 note and she returned with £4.75 change so I questioned the short change. Oh no. That's right as there is a service charge! So we were charged £15.25 for a bun with a slice of turkey slapped in the middle of it. The experience has given me and my friends a great laugh as we can see the stupidity and arogance of it all. To top it, friends have since told me that they have been charged a service charge on their beer when the staff have taken the pint from the bar to their table - about a metre away. Sadly the decor inside makes the place look like a cess pit so we won't be going back.

When this came up on the Secret Escape feed, we jumped at the chance for a night away in Oxfordshire in a country setting, with the promise of good food. We weren’t disappointed. The makeover of this gourmet pub is fab - stylish, elegant and cosy, and the food is fantastic. We both had the scallops in Gruyere, followed by the daube of beef which was just melt in the mouth. Great wine list, too. The wood burning fire (enjoy it while we can...) made the perfect backdrop to the food - glowing and warm. Like the hosts. They were friendly and charming, with just the right amount of attention; there when we needed them, but not overbearing. We’ll definitely be back. Be good to try this great find in the summer, when we can sit outside, or walk around the churchyard opposite with the sun on our backs.The bedroom (we had the Bladon, one of the smaller ones) was lovely. Great decor, and a gorgeous bathroom with rain shower head. Comfy bed, too Lovely deli selling cheese, wine, and gifts too. Thanks Olivier and team for a great stay.

warm and welcoming with very friendly staff . Good choice of drinks to be enjoyed on comfy sofas by the fire before an excellent meal. Will definitely be going back soon and would recommend it to friends.

Excellent style and decor. The most comfortable place to eat! Starting with a drink on the sofas by the roaring fire through to the well laid out dining room- tables a good distance apart and lovely comfy chairs. The staff were all enthusiastic and attentive without being too over the top. We returned to the sofas for a small tipple after our meal whilst awaiting our taxi.The food-(mentioned last not for any reason than I was so pleased to see comfort a high priority in this establishment-) was very very good and presented beautifully....we will be back!

Absolutely great find. Couldn't fault anything. Working in the hospitality industry myself it is very easy to set very high standards and expectations, however the team at HA exceeded everything. Check in was personable and friendly. You are introduced to the staff on a first name basis so you feel valued and special. Room was lovely, decor done very nicely. Food was outstanding, and we couldn't wait for breakfast after dinner and we were disappointed. The owner has certainly chosen wisely with his team, we will certainly be back.

We have now been to the Harcourt Arms twice for lunch and on both occasions it was superb- outstanding food (I loved the Scotch egg!), friendly and skilful service, beautiful interior with roaring fires. Feels special without being remotely stuffy. They made our dog very welcome too! We’re about to move to the area and are so pleased that the Harcourt Arms will be our local.

Have just returned from a wonderful 2 night stay. The rooms are very comfortable and decorated to a really high standard, whilst the pub & restaurant beautifully renovated and very welcoming. We dined both evenings in the restaurant whilst also enjoying lunch following our arrival and breakfast both days. I couldn't fault the food...and I'd particularly recommend the souffle and the Chateaubriand from the dinner menu, and the sharing board too...all absolutely delicious!

Dinner last night after a recommendation from a resident of Stanton Harcourt last week. Not disappointed! The service, ambiance and food absolutely top notch. Highly recommended.